Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendation for 2016 Mazda CX-5 With Naked Roof
Question:
Hi, I want to eventually load my 10 foot kayak on the top of my mazda cx5 grand touring 2016. Currently it is rail less. What do you suggest for set up that isnt the dealer $$$.
asked by: Kristina
Expert Reply:
The best option for a roof rack on your 2016 Mazda CX-5 with a naked roof will be one with longer crossbars to make loading your kayak easier, as well as having an aerodynamic shape for minimizing wind noise and resistance, and durability to withstand a lot of use.
The most cost-effective option for a roof rack that fits your '16 CX-5 and meets all of those criteria is from Inno and consists of the following parts:
- Inno Aero Crossbars - 54" Long # INXB138-2
- Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars # INXS250
- Custom Fit Kit for Inno # INK758.
This rack will give you the perfect way to carry a kayak, comes with locks in order to protect your investment, and has a lifetime warranty which speaks to the rack's strength.
To carry your 10 foot kayak with this rack I recommend the Swagman Contour Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Fixed Arms # S65148 which is the most cost-effective option to carry your kayak and comes with everything you need to do so, including tie-downs. This is a fixed carrier but if you plan on leaving a carrier on your roof I strongly recommend a folding carrier, the etrailer.com J-Style Kayak Carrier - Folding # E98878 which is our most popular kayak carrier due to it being not only high-quality, but also budget-friendly. Like the Rola, it also comes with tie-down straps so you do not have to get those separately.
I have added links to video reviews of the rack and kayak carriers for you to check out.
Products Referenced in This Question
etrailer Kayak Carrier w/ Tie-Downs - J-Style - Folding - Clamp On
- Watersport Carriers
- Fishing Kayak
- Kayak
- Roof Mount Carrier
- J-Style
- Folding
- Aero Bars
- Elliptical Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Square Bars
- Side Loading
- Clamp On
- No Load Assist
- etrailer
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Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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